5 Day Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Safari

This safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda and
Volcanoes National Park (Parc Nationale des Volcans) in Rwanda for gorilla
trekking. The tour begins and ends in Kampala OR Kigali.

Day 1: Depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
This morning, we will leave for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to the
few remaining mountain gorillas. Bird life and primate life in Bwindi is
quite superb, and there is an incredible variety of flora. Once continuous
with the forests of the Virunga Volcanoes (Dian Fossey's stomping ground),
Bwindi is now an ecological island, surrounded by cultivation on the rich
volcanic soils.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking
We head to the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife
Authority before setting off to the forest see the gorillas. The ranger
guides will take you through the forest to track gorillas, which can take
from half an hour to five hours. A reasonable degree of fitness is required
as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes. If you have the afternoon free,
you will take a guided village walk to see how the Ugandans live.

Day 3: Depart for Parc National Des Volcans
This morning, we drive to Kisoro and cross the Uganda-Rwanda border to Ruhengeri
in Rwanda. Ruhengeri is a city in northern Rwanda's Musanze district and
serves as the base for gorilla trekking. The drive is quite scenic, and
we arrive in the late afternoon or early evening. We stroll around the lodge
or simply take in the panoramic sunset over the volcanoes.

Day 4: Gorilla trekking
Early morning, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary of Parc National des
Volcans. The trekking is a demanding but rewarding experience. The time
spent in the forest depends on the location of the gorillas, but can take
from half an hour to five hours. If you have the afternoon free, you can
drive to Gisenyi to visit Ross Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu or visit the
local school, community projects or walk to Lake Bulera.